NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern

Kaelei Cowan
NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern With the release of our Caravan appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern we're having a competition to s...

NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern

Kaelei Cowan
NEW! Caravan Appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern With the release of our Caravan appliqué and Quilt Sewing Pattern we're having a competition to s...

Using Lite Steam a Seam 2 with Sweet Pea Essentials Applique mat

AppliqueAnnette Robbie
These two products are a match made in heaven ! BRAND NEW Sweet Pea Essentials Applique mat and Lite Steam a Seam 2. Lite Steam a Seam 2 is...
how to use applique mat blog

How to Use an Applique Mat

AppliqueHolly Nash
This appliqué mat will protect the surface of your iron and ironing board from that sticky fusible residue. Learn how to use our applique mat and other tools in this blog.

How to do a Raised Satin Stitch

Appmate Collaborator
There are a couple of key factors to getting a beautifully raised satin stitch from your sewing machine. The first key point is to ensure you h...
How to Sew a Simple Double Border

How to Sew a Simple Double Border

Sewing TipsAppmate Collaborator
The border of your embroidery project can make a huge different to the final look. Simple double borders can create a beautiful finish, so conside...

How to Store and Organise Fabric Scraps

Appmate Collaborator
In a room filled with neatly folded fabrics and colour coordinated threads you do not often give a second thought to off-cuts or scrap fabric. ...

How to Make Your Own Santa Beard Photo Booth Party Props

Appmate Collaborator
These props are a bit of fun for a Christmas party and will surely help you with the celebration, festivity and fun of Christmas. These super cu...

How to Cut Appliqué with a Cutting Machine

Appmate Collaborator
Our appliqué and sewing patterns are designed to be used in a variety of ways for a variety of projects. This is not a full tutorial on how to ...

How to Use an Appliqué Foot/ What is an Appliqué Foot

Appmate Collaborator
Appliqué Foot (Embroidery Foot) This foot is completely open in front of the needle, making the work clearly visible. There is also a wedge-shape...

How to Join the Santa Appliqué and Table Runner blocks

Appmate Collaborator
JOINING SANTA TABLE RUNNER PANELS Lay out your table runner in the order you would like it with the long side of the panels together. Place t...

How to make your own Backing

Appmate Collaborator
The backing is the layer visible when we turn over a quilt, placemat or mug rug to have a look at its reverse side. It's easy to make your ow...

How to make a Quilt Sandwich

Appmate Collaborator
The quilt sandwich is made up of the quilt top, the batting, and the quilt's backing. The layers are secured together using a process known as b...

How to Sew Piping

Appmate Collaborator
Sewing piping can add a finished touch to the edges of cushions, bags and purses, quilts and even clothing. It is both decorative and functional ...